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In a groundbreaking stride towards sustainable environmental management, researchers have developed an innovative closed-loop two-phase anaerobic digestion system specifically designed for the treatment and energy recovery of dairy wastewater. This system represents a significant leap in converting industrial waste into usable energy, addressing multiple environmental and economic challenges posed by dairy farming effluents. The model […]

Sydney, like many other Australian cities, has a long history of urban farming. Market gardens, oyster fisheries and wineries on urban fringe once supplied fresh food to city markets.

In an era of rising global population and increasing demands for food production, agricultural practices are continuously being examined and innovated. In a pioneering study titled “Utilizing High-Nutrient Agricultural Biomass as an Alternative Poultry Feed for a Sustainable Food Supply,” researchers led by Alias J. and his team explore an innovative approach towards enhancing food […]

HR & talent leader Anne Schubert said: “While the outcome is not what any of us hoped for, I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished.” The post Breaking: Believer Meats ceases operations, but ‘setback’ does not mean cultivated meat sector is doomed, insists AMPS appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Every year, millions of tons of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs the economy billions. But there are opportunities to turn what we throw away into value for people, the planet and local economies.

Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute.

The USDA has announced a $700 million regenerative agriculture pilot program to help farmers improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the initiative is designed by farmers for farmers.  “Improving the health of our soil is critical not only for the future viability of farmland, but to the future […] The post USDA launches regenerative agriculture pilot program to help improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

"...we wanted to understand... whether there is potential for transmission among these other domestic mammals and humans, and it looks like there is."

In recent years, the agricultural industry has experienced a remarkable transformation aimed at addressing pressing global challenges such as food security, waste management, and climate change. One promising avenue that has gained traction is the farming of Black Soldier Flies (BSF), scientifically known as Hermetia illucens. Researchers, including Kumar, Singh, and Kumari, have delved into […]

The manager of farm leadership development with Midwest Dairy says research shows that Generation Z is the least trusting of dairy products. Alyson Fendrick says the organization’s 2026 Undeniably Dairy Grants are aimed at mending that relationship. “We know our consumers are getting further and further removed from the farm, so they just don’t have […] The post Research shows Gen Z least trusting of dairy products, prompting new grant focus appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Researchers from the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences (APES) have contributed significantly to a major African-led study revealing that sub-Saharan Africa has already lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times. This means that, on average, the populations of diverse plants and animals across the region have declined by nearly a quarter.

The uncertainty is already forcing parts of the US spray-drone sector to rethink their strategies to adapt to the shifting landscape. The post Ag spray drone leader DJI faces uncertain future in US; sector braces for realignment appeared first on AgFunderNews.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new national study reveals some bullish baseline trends regarding how American farmers are approaching agricultural drone technology and related equipment as an emerging cornerstone of crop production. The research, “Farmer Perceptions of Agricultural Drones,” was sponsored by SweetWater Technologies, Agri Spray Drones, the National Corn Growers Association and Syngenta. The project was […] The post Farmers Show Interest in Agricultural Drone Technology and Services appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Biosensors are helping people with chronic conditions worldwide live better lives. However, their measurement accuracy has often been relatively low, limiting the range of possible applications. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now discovered a way to boost the accuracy of common oxidase biosensors from 50% to 99%, paving the way for new uses.

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — On October 7, 2025, SEBS alumni gathered in the loft at Flounder Brewing Co., a brewery in Hillsborough, NJ, for an event called “Brewology: The Science Behind the Suds.” The brewery, a converted 18th century barn, is owned by Cook College alumnus, Jeremy Lees CC’99, Landscape Architecture. Guests who participated in the […] The post "Brewology: the Science Behind the Suds" Takes Place at Alumni-Owned Brewery appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

MGI Tech partners with the University of Lisbon to monitor Saharan dust microorganisms, enhancing agricultural resilience and vineyard productivity in Portugal.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Precision Application Technology or PAT Lab at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte is launching the Precision Education in Spray Technologies Academy, a research-based and hands-on...

Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) has introduced a major new health initiative offering a wide range of affordable, high-quality coverage options tailored to individuals, families, rural communities, and the self-employed. These plans feature flexible coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, and preventive benefits, with choices across individual medical and supplemental options and both In-Network and Out-of-Network providers. Prospective […] The post Affordable Missouri Health Coverage: Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plans for Individuals, Families & the Self-Employed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Unlike traditional fermentation approaches that rely on batch or fed-batch processes (stop-and-start methods that empty and clean a tank between runs), the companies say they now offer a streamlined solution. The post Integrated Continuous Precision Fermentation Platform Ready for Market appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

In 2025, the nation’s top ag retailers did see hints that newer ag technologies are gaining market ground. The post Tracking the Smart Tech Age in Ag Retail appeared first on CropLife.

Gardening and farming are not just hobbies for me—they are a passion. As an agriculture scholar, I have spent countless...

New evidence suggests that alcohol was a surprisingly big motivator in our monumental transition from hunting and gathering to farming – but was beer really more important to us than bread?

We recently published Small But Savage: 10 Stocks Delivering Outsized Gains. Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) is one of the best performers on Tuesday. Beyond Meat saw its share prices jump by 10.53 percent on Tuesday to finish at $1.26 apiece as investors resorted to bargain-hunting following five consecutive days of decline. The stock appears to […]

In modern farming and gardening, getting the soil moisture just right can make a major difference. Too little water and...

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In recent years, the quest for sustainable agricultural practices has garnered unprecedented attention, particularly in the context of weed management. As the global population continues to burgeon, so too does the need for effective and environmentally friendly farming techniques. Traditional chemical herbicides, while effective at controlling unwanted vegetation, have been associated with numerous negative environmental […]

A comprehensive systems analysis reveals that Pakistan's agricultural sector is on an unsustainable trajectory. Current input-intensive practices cannot meet future food security needs without increasing ecological stress. A new study published in Agricultural Systems presents the first quantitative framework for transitioning to sustainable agriculture through integrated water-energy-food (WEF) nexus management. This framework has broad relevance for semi-arid regions worldwide.

AMES, Iowa — Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Prairie strips – 30-100 ft strips of herbaceous, perennial plants within crop fields – are designed to restore some of the benefits of Iowa’s […] The post Prairie Strips Can Rapidly Improve Soil Health appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Free counseling and stress management support are available to Texas agricultural producers and their families through FarmHope, a collaborative effort of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute. Farmers and ranchers face some of the highest rates of anxiety, depression, substance use and suicide in the nation. Yet […] The post FarmHope Expands Mental Health Care and Education to Ag Industry appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

New national research shows farmers rapidly shifting from drone trials to full-scale programs, signaling momentum across U.S. agriculture. The post Study: Ag Drone Adoption Poised to Surge as Farmers Eye Full-Scale Programs appeared first on CropLife.

The Future of CGIAR and Public-Private Partnerships In past posts, I have explored the importance of CGIAR in global agricultural research. It is not only … The post Who Pays for Global Science? appeared first on SAIFood.

US President Donald Trump has warned Mexico of a 5% tariff increase to pressure compliance with water-sharing treaties affecting Texan farmers amid a Mexican drought.

OSAKA, Japan — In the agricultural sector, labor shortages are increasing the need for automated harvesting using robots. However, some fruits, like tomatoes, are tricky to harvest. Tomatoes typically bear fruit in clusters, requiring robots to pick the ripe ones while leaving the rest on the vine, demanding advanced decision-making and control capabilities. To teach […] The post RoboCrop: Teaching Robots How to Pick Tomatoes appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By tweaking only two amino acids, they converted a defensive receptor into one that supports symbiosis. Early success in barley hints that cereals may eventually be engineered to fix nitrogen on their own. Such crops could dramatically reduce fertilizer use and emissions.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Associate degree programs in forest technology and wildlife technology – currently located only at Penn State Mont Alto and DuBois, respectively, and offered through Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences – have been approved to open at Penn State Altoona, maintaining these unique and historic offerings at Penn State for a […] The post Forest and Wildlife Technology Programs to Open at Penn State Altoona appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) — a type of pneumonia — is the leading cause of death for dairy calves after they become accustomed to food other than their mothers’ milk, resulting in economic losses at over $1 billion annually for the U.S. cattle industry. To detect BRD in dairy calves before they show […] The post AI-Enabled Monitoring System Could Help Keep Dairy Calves Healthy appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

BOZEMAN, Mont. – In the constantly changing environment of precision agriculture, it can be difficult to winnow through the array of available tools and technologies becoming available for use by farmers and ranchers. To help guide those decisions, two faculty members in the Montana State University College of Agriculture have developed a tool for estimating the […] The post Tool Developed at Montana State Aims to Help Farmers Implement New Technologies appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD)—a type of pneumonia—is the leading cause of death for dairy calves after they become accustomed to food other than their mothers' milk, resulting in economic losses more than $1 billion annually for the U.S. cattle industry.

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For keen veggie growers and rose enthusiasts, aphids can be a real bane to your gardening dreams. These little insects are not only sap suckers—literally sucking the life out of plants—but they can also transmit toxins and diseases into plants that make them sick.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are studying old and new data to re-evaluate recommendations for phosphorus and potassium application rates on corn and soybeans, and they’ve found some minor differences between the 70’s and 80’s compared to now.  Extension soils researcher Chris Bandura joins us next on Managing for Profit. The post New research examines soil phosphorus and potasium requirements appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The world needs a new approach to environmental crises threatening the health of people and the planet by adopting policies to jointly tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday.

Gardening and farming are more than just hobbies for me — they are passions. As someone who studies agriculture and...

Watering is one of the most critical parts of plant care — too much water can drown roots and cause...

Despite growing interest in sustainable eating, the plant-based meat sector faces cultural, social and psychological hurdles that run deeper than taste and price. But attitudes are shifting, as Professor Andrew McGregor explains.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture partnered with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to host a beef cattle genetics trade team from Mexico for a multi-state inbound trade mission in mid-November. The delegation of seven Mexican cattle producers traveled through New Mexico and Kansas to strengthen commercial ties and explore the importation of U.S. beef cattle genetics. The […] The post KDA and NMDA Host Beef Genetics Trade Mission From Mexico appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

For decades, boosting photosynthesis in crops has been viewed as a scientific holy grail. Yet photosynthesis does not operate in isolation: it is tightly interwoven with environmental factors—light, CO₂, soil nitrogen, and water—as well as the plant's own internal regulatory networks. These complex interactions mean that improving photosynthesis in real-world agricultural settings requires a holistic, systems-level approach rather than a single, linear solution.

URBANA, Ill. — To meet ambitious U.S. Department of Energy targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), production of purpose-grown energy crops must ramp up significantly. Although researchers have made substantial progress in understanding the management and conversion of these crops, key knowledge gaps hold the industry back. Now, two new studies from the University of […] The post Illinois Research Uncovers Strategies to Boost Bioenergy Profits appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

What would happen if farmers around the globe were to switch over to sustainable pest management? An international study headed by the University of Bonn and ETH Zurich focused on precisely this question. The study is based on assessments provided by more than 500 leading experts from around the world who work in various disciplines from ecology to economics.

To meet ambitious U.S. Department of Energy targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), production of purpose-grown energy crops must ramp up significantly. Although researchers have made substantial progress in understanding the management and conversion of these crops, key knowledge gaps hold the industry back.

Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early rains can reduce yields by 10–20%, and up to 50% in severe cases. This makes understanding the genetics behind varieties that resist sprouting under high-moisture conditions especially critical.

In the relentless pursuit of sustainable agricultural practices, scientists have introduced a groundbreaking advancement that promises to revolutionize the way plastic mulch films are utilized in modern farming. This novel approach employs a multi-layer film technology designed not only to enhance crop yields but also to dramatically reduce the environmental footprint associated with traditional plastic […]

Believer Meats—which occupies the rarified position of having both a large-scale production facility and full regulatory approval to sell its wares in the US—is being sued by the firm that designed and built its plant in North Carolina. The post Exclusive: Cultivated meat co Believer Meats sued by design build firm for $34m in unpaid bills appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Sonoma County Winegrowers and Reservoir today announced the launch of Reservoir Farms, Sonoma – the world’s first on-farm robotics and automation hub for viticulture located in the heart of California wine country. As a flagship collaboration under the Sonoma County Winegrowers’ Farm of the Future initiative and building on the success of Reservoir’s inaugural “Olympic … The post World’s First On-Farm Robotics Hub for Viticulture Launches in Sonoma appeared first on California Ag Network.

Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater. Researchers have, in response, sought to improve salt-tolerance in plants.

Soil salinity is a key abiotic stress factor. Salt stress substantially impairs plant growth, development, and productivity, significantly reducing crop yields worldwide. It induces various kinds of stress in plant organs, including toxic ion accumulation, oxidative stress, and osmotic stress.

The Trump administration may announce payments to struggling American farmers this week, with producers and lawmakers eager for details on how the aid will be handled. The Senate faces a partisan showdown on extending expiring health coverage subsidies and will consider several nominations important to agriculture.

A survey of U.S. ag retailers shows progress adopting Smart Tech systems, even as significant hurdles remain for broader implementation. The post Smart Tech Adoption Findings: More Adoption in Ag Retail, But Challenges Remain appeared first on CropLife.

London, UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2025 Spire Global has been selected by GIST Research to supply satellite-derived Soil Moisture Insights for a project that links climate conditions to pastoralist movements and conflict risks in Ethiopias Somali Region. The work feeds into the International Organization for Migrations Transhumance Tracking Tool, which monitors herder routes and is used to anticipate tensions around scarce resources.

The Swedish start-up develops animal-free, sustainable alternatives to conventional oils and fats for use in personal care and food. Read more: Biotech Melt&Marble raises €7.3m for sustainable fats product

A new AI-driven sensing platform that detects crop stress before symptoms appear is being hailed as a major breakthrough for the UK’s protec...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Many of us count ourselves lucky when we spot a deer. For Christmas tree growers, not so much. Overnight, a hungry deer can cut a young fir tree down to a pencil-sized stem, and even light browsing can set the trees’ growth back by years. At North Carolina State University, researchers are working […] The post Researchers Are Out to Take a Bite Out of a Big Challenge for Christmas Tree Growers: Deer appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Lausanne Switzerland (SPX) Dec 05, 2025 EPFL scientists have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for robotic applications. Although many roboticists today turn to nature to inspire their designs, even bioinspired robots are usually fabricated from non-biological materials like metal, plastic and composites. But a new experimental robotic manipu

The Japanese agriculture equipment experts Kubota are partnering with Norwegian tech startup Kilter to co-develop, pilot, and promote the new Kilter AX-1 ultra high-precision weeding robot across Europe. more…

Growers can purchase the new active ingredient for the 2026 growing season as a seed treatment, soil-applied insecticide or foliar-applied insecticide. The post Syngenta’s New PLINAZOLIN Technology Now Available As Five Separate Insecticide Products appeared first on CropLife.

Goldenberries taste like a cross between pineapple and mango, pack the nutritional punch of a superfood, and are increasingly popular in U.S. grocery stores. But the plants that produce these bright yellow-orange fruits grow wild and unruly—reaching heights that make large-scale farming impractical.

If you love houseplants or small potted plants — like I do — you know that watering can be both...

On the afternoon of December 2, 2025, I dumped three grow bags’ worth of last season’s potting mix onto my Chennai balcony floor—cracked, dusty, and smelling faintly sour. My tomatoes had just finished fruiting, and now I faced the familiar dilemma: is reusing old potting mix worth the risk? I’ve tried refreshing an old potting […] This information Reusing Old Potting Mix in Containers: Safe, Natural Soil Refresh Methods for Balcony and Terrace Gardens in India appeared first on AgriFarming

Only a few years ago, the notion that Beyond Meat – the former poster child of the plant-based meat industry – would shut down its operations in China seemed unthinkable. At the height of the brand’s popularity, its label could be found adorning heavily promoted products at restaurants and grocery stores across major cities. Many observers speculated that the alternative meat company and others like it had found the next great success story in the country’s rapidly evolving consumer market. But...

By Vince Giuliano with important inputs from Gemini 3, ChatGPT 5 and Copilot 12-5-2025   PREFACE This is the Second Part of a two-part series of blog entries.  The First Part MECHANISMS OF AGING AND INTERVENTIONS FOR LONGEVITY PART 1 … Continue reading →

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb claims the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be alien technology sent to seed life on Earth, sparking a debate with sceptics who insist it is merely a comet.

STILLWATER, Okla. – At current rates, certain areas of the Ogallala Aquifer are estimated to run dry in the next 30 years. It’s a daunting dilemma for producers who rely on the aquifer, a body of underground sand and gravel that is porous enough to transmit and store groundwater. But it’s a problem Oklahoma State University, along with Kansas […] The post OSU Assists in the Search for Sustainable Irrigation Solutions appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Researchers have discovered how plant roots penetrate compacted soil by deploying a well-known engineering principle.

Highly cited paper was used as evidence that the widely used herbicide Roundup is safe

Collaboration to create satellite-based monitoring tools for smarter decisions and resource efficiency The post Texas A&M AgriLife, Ranchbot to advance agricultural technology appeared first on AgriLife Today.

The president of a state farmers union is sounding the alarm over access to rural health care for producers. John Hansen of Nebraska says one of the top reasons for farm bankruptcies have been the result of a serious injury that wasn’t covered by a health care policy. “You’re not only undermining individual healthcare viability, […] The post Nebraska Farmers Union warns of growing rural healthcare crisis appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Methanol is an ideal feedstock for bio-manufacturing. Converting it into lactate, a monomer for biodegradable plastic, offers a promising strategy for addressing the challenge of white pollution. However, it remains difficult to engineer microbes to produce lactate from methanol due to methanol toxicity and strong competition between product synthesis and cell growth.

Van Oord, using its installation vessel Boreas, installed the first monopile at the Ecowende […]

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Weed control is essential in apple orchards because weeds compete with trees for nutrients, water and sunlight, which can reduce fruit yields. However, physically removing weeds is not only labor-intensive, but it also can damage soil structure and tree roots. Using chemical sprays to kill weeds can lead to other problems, […] The post AI System Identifies Weeds in Apple Orchards appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

A UK-driven project claiming it can finally “see” beneath the world’s soils has launched globally today, unveiling technology scientists say...

The decision of Elsevier, a Dutch academic publishing company, to retract a safety evaluation and risk assessment of the herbicide Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate, for humans, is causing a worldwide furor.  Elsevier said,...

Los propietarios del negocio dicen que los ladrones que huyeron con 449 kilos de caracoles seguro eran expertos.

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The retraction of the glyphosate safety report comes as the Trump admin throws support behind Roundup lawsuit appeal. The post Landmark glyphosate paper retracted in random reckoning for a scientific relic appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Scientists say overlooking plant health weakens efforts to protect people, animals and the ecosystem.

A paper purportedly demonstrating the safety of glyphosate that has historically been “a cornerstone in the assessment of glyphosate's safety” has been retracted, according to the co-editor of the journal in which it was published, Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology.

Bees, and other pollinator species, are dying. Between pesticides, the climate crisis, and habitat loss, bee colonies are becoming weaker, leaving them more vulnerable to parasites like the greater and lesser wax moths. Vulnerable bees have cascading effects on beekeepers and food security in the apiculture industry.

A new study led by Prof. Duan Weili from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate datasets for global soil moisture research. The study was published in the Science Bulletin on Oct. 31.

MACOMB, Ill. — When a Chicago native, Andrea Padilla, a senior Agriculture major, returned to higher education after a decade-long hiatus, she didn’t expect her path to lead through Western Illinois University’s agricultural research fields—or to a first-place national research award. But since arriving at WIU in 2023 to complete her bachelor’s degree, she has […] The post WIU's Andrea Padilla Earns First Place at International Research Symposium appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new suite of statistical methods that dramatically improves the ability to pinpoint DNA changes responsible for important traits in livestock. The work addresses long-standing challenges in fine-mapping—the process of identifying which DNA changes are responsible for trait differences between animals—especially in populations in which animals are closely related.

A comprehensive analysis by The Simpson Center at the University of Calgary reveals mixed results when comparing Canadian farmers' policy priorities with measures introduced in the 2025 federal budget.

Agriculture accounts for more than 75% of Iran’s water use, but water productivity—crop yield per unit of water used—is only 1.35 kg/m3 (1), which can reach more than 2.0 to 2.5 kg/m3 at the global scale (2). To align with its National Food Security Plan, Iran aims to reduce agricultural water consumption by 30 billion m3 by 2032 (3) with smart irrigation (SI) technology that uses data and, in some cases, sensors to adjust watering, reduce waste, and enhance water productivity (4). SI would also use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data, make predictions of future environmental conditions, and better manage the supply for crops. Despite its potential, this plan is likely to fail in Iran’s smallholder farming context, wasting public resources and undermining efforts to improve water and food security.

Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen fertilizer. That is the headline finding of a landmark, international study led by Trinity College Dublin that paints a promising picture for more sustainable agriculture.

Citrus growers and those interested in planting new citrus varieties are invited to attend this one-of-a-kind Citrus Fruit Display & Tasting at the Lindcove Research & Extension Center on Friday, December 5th (8:30 a.m. – 2p.m.). Attendees are welcome to taste a wide variety of fruits at their leisure in an outdoor setting. Tours of … The post Lindcove Research & Extension Center Citrus Fruit Display & Tasting appeared first on California Ag Network.